Events at
Happy Time Resort
2024 Summer Events
Check out the calendar
April Events
April 12:Opening Weekend!
April 13: Camper Kickoff: Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station
April 27: Candle Pouring workshop with Oak Ave Emporium at 4pm. Watch for more details
May Events
May 4:
- Kentucky Derby Party 4:30pm, appetizer potluck. Dress to impress!
- Live Music by Above Ground Pool Party band 6-9pm
May 11:
- Wine Scavenger Hunt 11am, drop off a wine bottle by Friday May 10th to participate
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Sydney Hagen’s Graduation Open House Party 4-7pm
May 23: The Fried Cabana opens for the summer! Open Thursdays-Sundays!
May 25:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm
- 1st Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
May 26:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- Brunch Potluck 11am in the Chill Station following church
- Live Music by In the Fields band at the Chill Station 8-11 pm
June Events
June 1:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 2: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 8:
- House of Color Pop Up, watch for more details
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Star Gazing Activity, watch for more details.
June 9: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 15:
- Sign Painting Class by The Painted Horse 10am, watch for more details
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Beer Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by June 9th
June 16: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 22:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 23: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 29:
- Rummage Sale Day at your site 10am-2pm
- Live Music by Nate & Mindy 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 30: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
July Events
July 4:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Watermelon Carving Contest. Show your creativity! Bring your carved watermelon to the tiki bar by 12:30pm for judging
- Kids Watermelon Eating Contest 1pm
- Volleyball tournament at noon, captains meeting at 11:30am. $20/team
- 4th of July Parade at 7:00 pm, line up at the Chill Station to go around the pond. Decorate your golf cart, bike, whatever ☺
July 5:
- Kids Bean Bag Tourney, register by 10:30am and play at 11am. Ages 5+
- Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30pm & play at 2pm. Ages 16 & older. $5/person
July 6:
- Mimosa Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Oh Grace Boutique on the patio 10am-1pm
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 7:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- Brunch Potluck 11am in the Chill Station following church
July 13:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 14: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
July 20:
- Kids Triathlon 11am, Wear tennis shoes, bring your bike and meet at the patio at 10:45am
- Live Music by Karter Kenis 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 21: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
July 26:
- Christmas in July weekend; decorate your camper, golf cart, bikes, etc.
- Parents drop off a labeled, wrapped gift ($10-$15) by 9pm for your child.
July 27:
- Come meet Santa on the patio at 10:30 am
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 28: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
August Events
Aug. 3:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Wine Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by July 28th
- Wine Walk 5pm, will start at the HTR Patio. Sign up to host by July 30th.
Aug. 4: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
Aug. 10:
- Live Music by Nate & Mindy 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 11: Church by Just Friends 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station. Coffee & Rolls at 9:30am
Aug. 17:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Trivia Night 7pm, watch for more details
Aug. 18:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- NOON deadline to register for 2024 camping season
Aug. 24:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 25: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
Aug 31:
- Oh Grace Boutique on the patio 10am-1pm
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Last Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Problem Child Band 8pm
September Events
Sept. 1:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station. Dress up theme: Dress like your spouse (kids, dress like your parents)
Sept. 7: Iowa vs Iowa State Watch Party, time TBD. Appetizer potluck.
Sept. 27: Halloween weekend at Happy Time! Decorate your camper, golf carts, bikes, etc
Sept. 28:
- Fall Festival, watch for more details
- Trick or Treating starting at Happy Time at 6:30 pm and go around the campground
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
October Events
Oct. 5: Adult Prom with Nowhere Fast Band 8-11pm, Masquerade theme. Appetizer potluck + King & Queen Coronation. Watch for more details.
Oct. 12: Closing Weekend Soup/Chili Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station
